Culinary Creations from The Last Frontier

Little potato fluffs of love with a light blanket of sage, thyme, pecans, and browned butter. That’s what these little deliciousnesses are. We made these last fall–when it was seasonally appropriate and not in the 70s with 18 hours of sun–and they were perfect. All of the flavors combine to be both light and nutty, … [Follow your taste buds…]

I am at a loss for words. This–I’m sure–comes as a shock to many. I always have stuff to say (whether it is worth listening to is a different story). I really am in a conundrum… …I cannot adequately describe to you how life-changing this soup is. That is my issue. A girlfriend from high … [Follow your taste buds…]

I love soup. My favorites are those that are thick–whether that be thick and chunky like a chili or stew, or thick with pureed veggies. This carrot soup exemplifies the latter. Carrots, potatoes, spices, a hint of cream, and a lot of love all blended into a thick but smooth soup. This stuff is hearty, … [Follow your taste buds…]

When I moved Boston as a naive 17 year old freshman in college, I thought there was no turning back…to the west coast. I thought I would be a big east coast city girl for life. I loved the bustle and hum of the city. I loved the convenience of public transportation. I loved the … [Follow your taste buds…]

Hello fall! It is finally here! Fall is my favorite season, which is sad because it is so short up here. The snow is already starting to make its way down the hillside, the grass is frosty in the morning, and the days are getting noticeably shorter (five and a half minutes per day shorter). … [Follow your taste buds…]

Who loves chocolate, donut holes, and glaze? If you want two bites of delicious, fluffy, and creamy amazingness, these little guys are for you. I am not sure what prompted me to make them, but I certainly am glad I did. With the perfect amount of sweetness, these little champs won’t kill your palette, but … [Follow your taste buds…]

Alaska, the nation’s largest state by far, doesn’t have very many people. However, we do have a lot of microbreweries–22 of them, in fact. Our favorite is Midnight Sun Brewing Company. With a regular rotation of unique and flavorful beers, this wine lover actually gets excited for barley and hops! Great beer, exceptional service, and … [Follow your taste buds…]

Decadent chocolate. Gooey caramel. Crunchy nuts. Hint of sea salt. Mmmmmmm. Mouth-watering. I made these chocolate turtle cookies sometime in the dead of winter. They were so good that I have been thinking about them for the past six months! Not only are they gorgeous, but they are absolutely delicious. They are certainly … [Follow your taste buds…]

Yummmm. I am always looking for different dips to make for get togethers. My go to favorite is my own tried and true Crack Dip that has feta, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, olives, and dill. It is magical and I am sure you are tired of hearing me rave about how awesome it is. My other favorite–that … [Follow your taste buds…]

Holy moley guacamole, Batman! Ok, not guacamole, but holy moley buffalo chicken bites….it just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Seriously though, if you want to impress your friends with a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, Super Bowl winning appetizer, these bites are for you. Since the Seahawks were headed to The Big Game with a great … [Follow your taste buds…]